Some climate scientists say a «war - like» mobilization is needed to cut emissions by 80 % by 2030,
with full decarbonization shortly thereafter — or not even the wealthier countries of the world will be safe.
Here's what is required (leaving aside Theresa May's electorally hamstrung inability to deliver much of it): The entire cabinet and every business leader the government's black book can muster, on stage for the launch of the new strategy; an explicit declaration that this,
full decarbonization of the economy, is the post-Brexit economic strategy; clear and attractive retail policies, such as a diesel scrappage scheme, tax breaks for green investment, new apprenticeships, a green home building program; an open invitation to all opposition party leaders to share a platform to support the plan
with a declaration that while they may not agree on every component they fully endorse the over-arching goal; a willingness to shame those party leaders who play party politics and refuse to turn up; a fortnight - long program where each day sees a new cabinet member explain how the plan will transform parts of the economy; a Royal Commission on the flaws of GDP as an economic measure and the viability of alternative quality of life metrics; and, yes, a brave assertion that carbon intensive industries will have to transform or be scaled back, backed by a
decarbonization adaptation fund to help affected communities respond to this global trend.
Iberdrola, one of the few European utilities closely associated
with a
full bore commitment to
decarbonization, became one of the few European utilities to report decent financial results.